There Have Been 75 Drownings and Near-Drownings within 4 Months: Be Careful Around Pools and Spas

As the warmer weather approaches we start to think about swimming or being
at the beach. Sadly though, something as refreshing as cool water on a
hot summer day can also become deadly. So far, in just the first few months
of 2011, there have been 37 drownings and 38 near-drownings in just the
United States alone and the numbers are climbing each day.

In hopes to decrease the amount of swimming pool drownings, the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released its 2011 campaign highlighting
certain safety steps that should be taken around pools and spas. The Pool
Safely: Simple Steps Saves Lives campaign stresses the importance of having
safety features in and around pools, spas and hot tubs. Pool owners should
have fencing around their pools in addition to self-closing or self-latching
gates, pools alarms, secure pool covers and proper safety drain covers.

So many drownings and near-drowning accidents can be avoided if the proper
safety mechanisms are in place. Unfortunately, many home owners, resorts,
hotels, swim clubs and public pool owners do not take the necessary safety
precautions to prevent drownings or a wrongful death. For over 50 years,
the experienced
Philadelphia swimming pool accident lawyers have been successfully representing individuals who have been catastrophically
injured in or around a swimming pool, hot tub or spa. Our highly specialized
swimming pool accident team consists of many pool owners and a swim club
Board of Directors President. If you or a loved one has been injured due
to a swimming pool or spa accident, please contact us at 1.888.823.5291
for a free, no obligation consultation.

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